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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.05, 12,541.65 and 3,428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.05, 12,541.65 and 3,428.76 is: 5,143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.05 : 12,541.65 = 3,428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.05/12,541.65 = 3,428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.05x = 12,541.65 × 3,428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.05x = 43,002,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,002,307.85/8,361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.17

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